Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb billebauder
Introduction to the verb billebauder
The English translation of the French verb “billebauder” is “to wander aimlessly.” The pronunciation of the infinitive form “billebauder” is [bee-yuh-bow-deh].
The word “billebauder” originates from the Old French word “billebaude,” meaning “a clown” or “a character who wanders around.” It is derived from the word “bille” (stick) and “bauder” (to make noise), referring to the sound made by a stick while wandering. In everyday French, “billebauder” is commonly used in the imparfait tense (imperfect tense), which denotes ongoing or repeated actions in the past.
Here are three examples of using “billebauder” in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
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Quand j’étais jeune, je billebadais souvent dans les rues de la ville.
(When I was young, I would often wander aimlessly in the streets of the city.) -
Pendant les vacances, nous billebaudions le long de la plage tous les jours.
(During the holidays, we would wander aimlessly along the beach every day.) -
Les enfants billebaudaient dans le parc, sans but précis.
(The children would wander aimlessly in the park, without a specific goal.)
Note: The examples above showcase ongoing or repeated actions in the past, which are typical uses of the imparfait tense. However, the usage of “billebauder” in the imparfait tense can vary depending on the context and intended meaning.
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of billebauder
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | billebadais | Je billebadais dans le parc. | I used to stroll in the park. |
tu | billebadais | Tu billebadais souvent. | You used to stroll often. |
il | billebadais | Il billebadais tranquillement. | He used to stroll calmly. |
elle | billebadais | Elle billebadais joyeusement. | She used to stroll happily. |
on | billebadais | On billebadais en groupe. | We used to stroll in a group. |
nous | billebadions | Nous billebadions le long de la rivière. | We used to stroll along the river. |
vous | billebadiez | Vous billebadiez avec élégance. | You used to stroll with elegance. |
ils | billebadaient | Ils billebadaient en chantant. | They used to stroll while singing. |
elles | billebadaient | Elles billebadaient lentement. | They used to stroll slowly. |
Other Conjugations for Billebauder.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb billebauder
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb billebauder (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb billebauder
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb billebauder
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb billebauder
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb billebauder
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb billebauder
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb billebauder
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb billebauder
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb billebauder
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb billebauder
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb billebauder
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb billebauder
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb billebauder
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb billebauder
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb billebauder
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb billebauder
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb billebauder
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb billebauder
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb billebauder
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb billebauder
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Billebauder – About the French Imparfait Tense
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Formation of the Imparfait Tense
For regular -er verbs:
For regular -ir verbs
For regular -re verbs
Common Everyday Usage Patterns
Description of Past Habits
Background Information
Mental and Emotional States
It’s employed to express emotions, thoughts, or physical sensations in the past. For example: “J’étais content quand il est arrivé.” (I was happy when he arrived.)
Ongoing Actions
Points to Note About the Imparfait Tense
Passé Composé vs. Imparfait
Conditional
Si Clauses
Narration
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